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ЕГЭ по английскому языку 2020. Досрочная волна. Вариант 2

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Вы услы­ши­те 6 вы­ска­зы­ва­ний. Уста­но­ви­те со­от­вет­ствие между вы­ска­зы­ва­ни­я­ми каж­до­го го­во­ря­ще­го A–F и утвер­жде­ни­я­ми, дан­ны­ми в спис­ке 1–7. Ис­поль­зуй­те каж­дое утвер­жде­ние, обо­зна­чен­ное со­от­вет­ству­ю­щей циф­рой, толь­ко один раз. В за­да­нии есть одно лиш­нее утвер­жде­ние. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

1.  A time machine is a chance to see the future.

2.  We need to wait to be able to travel through time.

3.  Time travel has more pros than cons.

4.  A time machine can help us learn about our past.

5.  Time travel is probably impossible.

6.  Time travel may be a chance to live in another epoch.

7.  Time travel might be very risky.

 

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Утвер­жде­ние


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Вы услы­ши­те диа­лог. Опре­де­ли­те, какие из при­ве­ден­ных утвер­жде­ний А–G со­от­вет­ству­ют со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста (1  — True), какие не со­от­вет­ству­ют (2  — False) и о чем в тек­сте не ска­за­но, то есть на ос­но­ва­нии тек­ста нель­зя дать ни по­ло­жи­тель­но­го, ни от­ри­ца­тель­но­го от­ве­та (3  — Not stated). За­не­си­те номер вы­бран­но­го Вами ва­ри­ан­та от­ве­та в таб­ли­цу. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

A.  John and Sandra live in the UK.

B.  John is pessimistic about the weather for the next week.

C.  Sandra’s parents travel very often.

D.  It’s Sandra’s first visit to Thailand.

E.  The best time to visit the floating markets is the midday.

F.  Sandra’s mother didn’t buy anything in Bangkok.

G.  John thinks it’s not worth going to Bangkok’s markets.

 

За­пи­ши­те в ответ цифры, рас­по­ло­жив их в по­ряд­ке, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щем бук­вам:

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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

What do we learn about Peter Green at the beginning of the interview?

 

1.  His childhood years weren’t easy.

2.  He has no experience of working in Hollywood.

3.  His parents were quite rich people.


4.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

How does Peter describe himself at the beginning of his TV career?

 

1.  Discouraged.

2.  Inexperienced.

3.  Uneducated.


5.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

What helped Peter to get his first TV job?

 

1.  Doing things his way.

2.  Meeting a TV boss.

3.  Writing 25 scripts.


6.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

What did Peter feel while working on his first project?

 

1.  Enthusiasm.

2.  Confidence.

3.  Uncertainty.


7.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

How does Peter’s teaching experience help him be a producer?

 

1.  He can be a strict mentor for his team now.

2.  He knows how to deal with different people.

3.  He learnt teambuilding techniques at school.


8.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

Which of the following is TRUE about Peter at work?

 

1.  He has a low opinion of TV in general.

2.  He never invites any freelancers.

3.  He is ready to build up his team.


9.  
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Вы услы­ши­те ин­тер­вью. В за­да­ни­ях 3–9 за­пи­ши­те в поле от­ве­та цифру 1, 2 или 3, со­от­вет­ству­ю­щую вы­бран­но­му Вами ва­ри­ан­ту от­ве­та. Вы услы­ши­те за­пись два­жды.

 

 

What does Peter dislike about his present job?

 

1.  Having too many colleagues.

2.  Having to work very quickly.

3.  Having to travel to and from work.


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Уста­но­ви­те со­от­вет­ствие между тек­ста­ми A–G и за­го­лов­ка­ми 1–8. За­пи­ши­те свои от­ве­ты в таб­ли­цу. Ис­поль­зуй­те каж­дую цифру толь­ко один раз. В за­да­нии один за­го­ло­вок лиш­ний.

 

1.  The history of taming.

2.  Comparing the two species.

3.  A beautiful place to be saved.

4.  Reasons to domesticate cows.

5.  The evolution of bison.

6.  Born to be wild.

7.  Safer than before, but not enough.

8.  Failed attempts to protect.

 

A.It is likely that the modern European bison arose from the steppe bison. Recent research says it appeared as a result of an interbreeding event between the steppe bison and the ancestor of modern cows around 120,000 years ago. At

one point, some steppe bison crossbred with the ancestors of the modern yak. After that, a population of steppe bison crossed the Bering Land Bridge to North America. Then the steppe bison spread through the northern parts of North America, where it lived until around 8,000 years ago..

 

B. The Prioksko-⁠Terrasny Nature Reserve is one of the smallest in Russia. It covers an area of 4,960 hectares on the terraces of the Oka River valley. This is a unique area with its natural diversity of pine and mixed forests, small rivers, streams and marshes. Here you can observe the life of animals and birds in their natural habitat. The symbol of the reserve is a bison. This is a wild forest bull, which was recently on the verge of extinction. Bison youngsters grown up to two years in the reserve are sent to replenish free-⁠living populations.

 

C. Though the American and European bisons are close relatives, it is easy to spot clear differences in their behaviour and build. Adult European bisons are slimmer in build and have longer legs. European bisons tend to graze less and walk around more than their American relatives. This difference in behaviour is reflected in their build. The American bison’s head hangs lower than the European’s does. American bisons are more easily tamed than their European cousins are. They also breed with domestic cattle more readily.

 

D. American bisons are known for living on the Great Plains. Bisons were hunted close to extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries, but have since rebounded. The European bison owes its survival, in part, to the Chernobyl disaster. Ironically, the Chernobyl Zone has become a kind of wildlife preserve, though poaching has become a threat in recent years. The American Plains bison is no longer listed as endangered, but this does not mean the species is safe. Their fragmented herds call for active conservation measures.

 

E. In the middle of the 19th century people started realising how important the buffalo was. Reasons for that included not only animal cruelty, but also ecological and future resources. Someone needed to speak out, and over the years they did, but never enough at one time to count. The real extermination of the buffalo was caused by the demands of trade, aided by hunters and Indians. However, the blame really lies with the government, which in all those years permitted a few ignorant Congressmen to block the laws protecting these animals.

 

F. There have been several attempts to tame the buffalo, but there are a few things that stand in the way. The buffalo is very aggressive by nature; it can run up to 40 mph and can jump vertically in the air almost their entire height. Imagine trying to teach an angry, prancing sedan to stay still and respect you. All that said, there have been instances of domestic buffalo. This is possible if they are raised from calves to be only with humans. Even then, they seem to be loyal and friendly with a small set of humans, not all humans.

 

G. At about the same time they domesticated plants, people in Mesopotamia began to domesticate animals for meat, milk, and hides. Hides were used for clothing, storing things and for building tent shelters. Goats were probably the first animals to be domesticated, followed closely by sheep. Later, people began domesticating larger animals, such as oxen or horses, for ploughing and transportation. These are known as beasts of burden. The easiest animals to domesticate are herbivores that graze on grass, because they are the easiest to feed.

 

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За­го­ло­вок
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Про­чи­тай­те текст и за­пол­ни­те про­пус­ки A–F ча­стя­ми пред­ло­же­ний, обо­зна­чен­ны­ми циф­ра­ми 1–7. Одна из ча­стей в спис­ке 1–7 лиш­няя. За­не­си­те цифры, обо­зна­ча­ю­щие со­от­вет­ству­ю­щие части пред­ло­же­ний, в таб­ли­цу.

Gorky Park

Gorky Park in Moscow is one of the best recreational places. Moscow’s main city escape is not a conventional expanse of nature preserved inside the urban jungle. It is not a fun fair either, A _______________________. Its official name says it all  — Gorky’s Central Park of Culture and Leisure. That is exactly what it provides: culture and leisure in all shapes and forms. It especially attracts those B _______________________. However, people who prefer peaceful places can sail boats or catamaran or take a walk to Neskuchny Garden, located nearby. Here one can always find a quiet place.

The first recreational park of Russia was opened on the 12th of August 1928. It was designed by avant-⁠garde architect Konstantin Melnikov. There were exhibition pavilions, tennis courts, a decorative pool and attractions for kids. There was not such a place C _______________________. The park was given the name of famous Soviet writer Maxim Gorky in 1932. Since then it has been called Gorky Park.

Nowadays, Gorky Park is the central park of Moscow D _______________________ 20 thousand people on weekdays and more than 100 thousand on weekends and holidays. Since 2011 Gorky Park has become the first world-⁠class amusement park in Russia with space for rest, sport, dancing and games outside. The park offers free entrance, wi-⁠fi coverage, as well E _______________________. It is a perfect place for an active holiday, with many things to do. Gorky Park now serves F _______________________, a point of attraction for youth and families.

 

1.  as newly designed recreational zones

2.  though the park used to be one

3.  who enjoys cultural events and shows

4.  as a true centre of city life

5.  as this park in the world at the time

6.  and is attended by more than

7.  who like fun and entertainment

 

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Часть пред­ло­же­ния
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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


It often seems to foreigners that British food...

 

1.  ...hasn’t been cooked long enough.

2.  ...often tastes too hot and spicy.

3.  ...doesn’t include raw vegetables.

4.  ...is lacking in variety of dishes.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


According to Pete Phrase, the British haven’t invented complex recipes because they...

 

1.  ...appreciate the original taste of the products.

2.  ...use a variety of sauces and spices for flavour.

3.  ...prefer to use mainly basic ingredients.

4.  ...always choose only fresh components.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


Which statement is NOT true according to Pete Phrase?

 

1.  The English are good at cooking.

2.  The English prefer home cooked dishes.

3.  Foreigners know few English dishes.

4.  Prices in English restaurants are low.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


The word this in Paragraph 4 ("...this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves...") refers to the fact that...

 

1.  ...the British share their dishes with the world.

2.  ...all the best food in Britain is foreign.

3.  ...various foreign food is available in London.

4.  ...there are a lot of immigrants in Britain.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


American journalist Bill Marsano implies that...

 

1.  ...while travelling the British suffered from hunger.

2.  ...the life of the British at home used to be very hard.

3.  ...the British initially conquered lands to get better food.

4.  ...the creation of the British empire was a long process.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


The word substantial ("Dinner is always the most substantial meal ...") in Paragraph 7 is synonymous to...

 

1.  ...nourishing.

2.  ...delicious.

3.  ...balanced.

4.  ...fattening.

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British food

Foreigners often laugh at the British. They say, "In Britain you get hot chips with everything!" But even the British don’t eat chips with their meals. To prove that, we decided to let you read an extract from a letter written by Pete Phrase, the chief cook at Daphne’s in London, to his foreign friends.

"...I am always both amused and annoyed when I hear foreign people criticise British food. "It’s unimaginative," they say. "It’s boring, it’s tasteless with totally overcooked vegetables." I have a theory about British cooking, and I was interested to read that several famous cookery writers agree with me. My theory is this. Our basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that we haven’t had to invent sauces and complex recipes to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh peas or new potatoes just boiled (not overboiled) and served with butter? Why drown spring lamb in wine or cream or yoghurt and spices, when with just one or two herbs it is absolutely delicious?

If you ask foreigners to name some typically English dishes, they will probably say "fish and chips" and then stop. It is disappointing, but true, that there is no tradition in Britain of eating in restaurants, because our food doesn’t lend itself to such preparation. British cooking is found in the home, where it is possible to time the dishes to perfection. So it is difficult to find a good English restaurant with reasonable prices.

It is for these reasons that we haven’t exported our dishes, but we have imported a surprising variety of cuisines from all over the world. In most cities in Britain you’ll also find Indian, Chinese, French and Italian restaurants. In London you’ll also find Indonesian, Lebanese, German, Spanish, Mexican, Greek... Cynics will say that this is because we have no "cuisine" ourselves, but, well, you know what I think!"

Traditional British food is usually described as plain, conservative and unvaried. There are many popular jokes about it. "The British Empire was created as a by-⁠product of generations of desperate Englishmen roaming the world in search of a decent meal," remarks American journalist Bill Marsano.

Indeed, classic British dishes are not too dainty, but they are nourishing, natural and tasty, a lot of attention here is paid to the food quality. Residents of Great Britain prefer local food to imported products, so nearly all fish, milk and meat products are produced within the country and vegetables are grown by local farmers.

Meals during a day in Britain traditionally include breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. Dinner is always the most substantial meal during the day. For dinner the British often have soup and then the main course, such as meat, poultry or fishwith vegetables or mashed potatoes. It is followed by a dessert, for example, the ost ubiquitous apple pie. Meat dishes are presented in British cuisine in a large variety. Probably, the most delicious of them is succulent roast beef, which is grilled and served with vegetables, roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding. Apart from beef, the British cook steaks of pork, lamb and sometimes turkey or chicken.

Supper in Britain is the last meal of the day, and usually it consists of something light, for example, a bowl of cream soup, naturally, often skipped.

As for drinks, it’s impossible to imagine British cuisine without tea. Contrary to popular belief, tea is not always served with milk. The British drink tea with and without sugar, with lemon, cinnamon, honey and so on. But tea and milk is a classic combination, not a favourite of mine, though."


The main aim of the text is to...

 

1.  ...give food for thought.

2.  ...advertise British food.

3.  ...criticise foreign cuisines.

4.  ...disprove stereotypes.

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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово SPEAK так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

Languages in the USA

The most commonly used language in the United States is English, which is the de facto national language. Nonetheless, many other languages __________________ in the United States.

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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово THIS так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

__________________ include indigenous languages, languages brought to the country by colonists, enslaved people

and immigrants from Europe, Africa and Asia.

21.  
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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово TWO так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

Spanish, of course, is the __________________ most commonly spoken language in the United States. However, few

people realise that after English and Spanish Chinese is spoken regularly in more American homes than any other language.

22.  
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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово WRITE так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The Brownings

 

On January 10, 1845, Robert Browning, a little-⁠known poet and playwright, sent a letter to Elizabeth Barrett, an internationally renowned poet, an invalid, after reading her volume of poetry. Over the course of the next 20 months, they __________________ each other close to 600 letters.

23.  
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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово GREAT так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

It is one of the __________________ literary correspondences of all time.

24.  
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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово LEAVE так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

The couple’s last letter was exchanged on September 18, 1846, the night before the two __________________ for a trip to Italy and two weeks after their secret marriage.

25.  
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Пре­об­ра­зуй­те, если это не­об­хо­ди­мо, слово THEY так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

__________________ romance, which Elizabeth credited with saving her life, lasted for 15 years and spawned some of the world’s most beautiful poetry.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова CONVENIENT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

The Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium. It is __________________ located in Stanley Park, a popular area.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова ATTRACT од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

In addition to being a major __________________ for Vancouver, the aquarium is a centre for marine research and conservation.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова SCIENCE од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

It was one of the first facilities to invite __________________ into the galleries to interpret animal behaviour.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова EDUCATION од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

So a visit to the aquarium is not only pleasant, but also __________________.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова OWN од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

The aquarium remains a nonprofit organisation. Its __________________ is the City of Vancouver.

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Об­ра­зуй­те от слова TOUR од­но­ко­рен­ное слово так, чтобы оно грам­ма­ти­че­ски и лек­си­че­ски со­от­вет­ство­ва­ло со­дер­жа­нию тек­ста.

 

The aquarium has been rented for $40,000 a year since 1991. This money and the entrance fees paid by __________________ support the aquarium financially.

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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Observed.

2.  Noticed.

3.  Watched.

4.  Looked.

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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Therefore.

2.  Otherwise.

3.  Although.

4.  However.

34.  
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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Review.

2.  Remember.

3.  Revise.

4.  Remind.

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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Of.

2.  On.

3.  At.

4.  By.

36.  
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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Succeeded.

2.  Achieved.

3.  Managed.

4.  Completed.

37.  
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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Result.

2.  Effect.

3.  Change.

4.  Mark.

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The man on the trail

It was a cold grey day when the man walked into the main Yukon trail. He climbed the snow-⁠covered river bank where a trail went through the pine forest. It was a high bank, and the man paused to breathe at the top and 30 _______ at the sky. It was nine o’clock in the morning. There was no sun or even the promise of sunshine, 31 _______ there was not a cloud in the sky. It was a clear day, but the sun was absent from the sky. This fact did not worry the man because he could hardly 32 _______ a day when he had seen the sun.

The man had come a long way alone, and he was really proud 33 _______ himself. The old man from the village warned him how cold it sometimes got in this country. He said that no man should travel alone in this season. Despite all the problems on the way, the man 34 _______ to save himself.

The Yukon River was hidden under three feet of ice with as many feet of snow on top. It was all pure white. North and south, as far as the eye could see, it was white. There was only a thin dark line that curved to the south. This dark line was the trail  — the main trail. It led south 500 miles to the Chilcoot Pass. It led north 75 miles to Dawson and still farther on to the north a thousand miles more. However, all this  — the distant trail, no sun in the sky, and the great cold  — had no 35 _______ on the man. It was not because he was long 36 _______ with it. On the contrary, he was a newcomer in the land, and this was his first winter.


Вставь­те про­пу­щен­ное слово.

 

1.  Certain.

2.  Familiar.

3.  Common.

4.  General.

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You have received a letter from your English-⁠speaking pen-⁠friend Jasper who writes:

 

… My friends have just come back from a trip to Africa. It’s been my dream for years! What is your dream trip, where would you like to go and why? Whom would you like to take with you? What is the most difficult thing for you when you travel?

My sister is getting married …

 

Write a letter to Jasper.

In your letter:

− answer his questions;

ask 3 questions about his sister.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

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Вы­бе­ри­те толь­ко ОДНО из двух пред­ло­жен­ных вы­ска­зы­ва­ний и вы­ра­зи­те свое мне­ние по пред­ло­жен­ной про­бле­ме со­глас­но дан­но­му плану.

 

Comment on one of the following statements.

 

1.  Studying online is more interesting than studying at school.

2.  Summer holidays in the countryside are best for teenagers.

 

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write 200–250 words.

Use the following plan:

– make an introduction (state the problem paraphrasing the given statement);

– express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion;

– express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion;

– explain why you do not agree with the opposing opinion;

– make a conclusion restating your position.

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Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

 

People all over the world love Christmas. In English-⁠speaking countries it is the 25th of December. It is a time for buying and giving presents, having parties and being with family.

People start to get ready for Christmas in late October or early November. Shop keepers decorate their shops with lights. They do it because shoppers start to look for presents. Shops are very busy at this time and stay open late. People with family and friends in other countries often send them cards and presents. Everyone begins to make plans for the coming holiday. Most people buy Christmas trees and put them inside the house. They put colourful decorations on them. They also sing carols. Children enjoy Advent calendars with little doors for each day until Christmas. Every day they open a new door and see a picture or a chocolate inside.

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Study the advertisement.

 

 

You are considering attending the ballet school and now you’d like to get more information. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five direct questions to find out about the following:

 

1)  tuition fee;

2)  discounts;

3)  location;

4)  timetable;

5)  maximum age.

 

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

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These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend.

 

1

2

3

 

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken;

• what/who is in the photo;

• what is happening;

• why you keep the photo in your album;

• why you decided to show the picture to your friend.

 

You have to talk continuously, starting with: "I’ve chosen photo number …".

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Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

 

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location);

• say what the pictures have in common;

• say in what way the pictures are different;

• say which way of studying presented in the pictures you prefer;

• explain why

 

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Photo 1

Photo 2